Algeria defeated Tunisia in the finale of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday to emerge winners.

The Fennecs won 2-0 in extra time to lift the trophy. A few hours earlier, Qatar and Egypt faced off in the third-place match, both teams seeking consolation after their semi-final elimination on Wednesday. The host nation won the bronze medal on penalties (0-0, 4-5 on penalties).

Algeria are the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup champions.

Algeria captain Yacine Brahimiwon the Golden Ball at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 competition. Team-mate Youcef Belaili collected the adidas Silver Ball, while the adidas Bronze Ball went to Qatar forward Akram Afif.